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Bank of England and FCA to launch joint Digital Securities Sandbox

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The Bank of England (BoE) and the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) are working together to operate a new Digital Securities Sandbox (DSS) – a regime that will allow firms to use developing technology in the issuance, trading and settlement of securities.

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Understanding the Difference Between Hedge Funds and Private Equity

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The world of finance is often daunting, especially for those unfamiliar with the intricacies of investment vehicles like hedge funds and private equity. While both hedge funds and private equity are alternatives to traditional investments, they serve different purposes, employ various strategies, and cater to distinct investor profiles.

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FIS acquires post-trade platform Torstone Technology

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A source speaking to The TRADE under the condition of anonymity said: “ The acquisition makes perfect sense from the FIS perspective as the vendor can add modern securities processing capabilities to its existing suite of capital markets focused offerings.

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Certificate of Deposit (CD)

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Certificate of Deposit (CD) Definition A certificate of deposit (CD) is an investment instrument mostly issued by banks, requiring investors to lock in funds for a fixed term to earn high returns. The only way to withdraw the funds is by paying a penalty fee. This is usually a preferred mode of short-term investment for investors.

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The 20 greatest trading innovations

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Central limit order book (CLOB) While it is easy to romanticise the sheer graft that went into trading a few decades ago, the introduction of central limit order books (CLOBs) and streamed pricing were much-needed innovations. In years gone by, buy-side firms have placed orders via a sell-side broker to be traded on exchange.

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The SEC’s equities overhaul: Necessary plumbing changes or a liquidity drain?

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The four separate rulemakings put forward by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in December last year represent the most significant attempt to revamp market structure for US equities in recent memory. The development of the current rules was informed by technological capabilities that today seem hopelessly archaic.

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Unpacking the 20 most impact financial regulations from the last 20 years

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Basel III introduced liquidity requirements, including the Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) and the Net Stable Funding Ratio (NSFR), ensuring banks remain sufficient liquidity buffers to manage short-term and long-term funding stresses. On 30 June 2023, Livor was replaced by the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR).